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The Fire Triangle Fire Safety, at its most basic, is based upon the principle of keeping fuel sources and ignition sources separate. Next

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The Fire Enough OXYGEN to sustain combustion + Enough HEAT to reach ignition temperature + Some FUEL or combustible material = Together, they produce the CHEMICAL REACTION , that is fire Three things must be present at the same time to produce fire: Take away any one of these things and the fire will be extinguished Next

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Fuel Classifications Fires are classified according to the type of fuel that is burning. If you use the wrong type of fire extinguisher on the wrong class of fire, you might make matters worse. Its very important to understand the four different fire (fuel) classifications… Next

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Most fire extinguishers will have a pictograph label telling you which types of fire the extinguisher is designed to fight. For example, a simple water extinguisher might have a label like this… … which means it should only be used on Class A fires. Next Fuel Classifications

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Types of Fire Extinguishers Different types of fire extinguishers are designed to fight different classes of fire. The 4 most common types of fire extinguishers are:

Using water on a flammable liquid fire could cause the fire to spread.

Using water on an electrical fire increases the risk of electrocution. If you have no choice but to use a W/Co2 on an electrical fire, make sure the electrical equipment is un-plugged or de-energized .

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1. Water (W/Co2) Fire Extinguishers W/Co2 will be found in older buildings, particularly in public hallways, as well as in Residence Halls. They will also be found in Textiles & Wood Industries / Godowns. It is important to remember, however, that all Electrical & Electronic equipment must be disconnected from its electrical source before using a water extinguisher on it. Next Types of Fire Extinguishers

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2. Mechanical Foam (AFFF) Fire Extinguishers Foam is a powerful knockdown agent for spill fires involving inflammable liquids. This extinguisher forms a thick later of foam over the burning surface, effectively cutting of atmospheric supply of oxygen to the burning surface there by smothering the fire and preventing re-ignition. Foam extinguishes fire by giving blanketing effect. Next Types of Fire Extinguishers

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AFFF Foam will be found in older buildings, particularly in Petrol Pumps, as well as Oil Depots. They will also be found in Refineries & Petrochemical Industries. It is important to remember, however, that all Electrical & Electronic equipment must be disconnected from its electrical source before using a Foam extinguisher on it. 2. Mechanical Foam (AFFF) Fire Extinguishers Next Types of Fire Extinguishers

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3. Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers CO 2 cylinders range in size from 2 Kgs. to 22.5 Kgs. or larger. On larger sizes, the horn will be at the end of a long, flexible hose. The pressure in a CO 2 extinguisher is so great, bits of dry ice may shoot out of the horn! Next Types of Fire Extinguishers

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3. Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers CO 2 is very cold as it comes out of the extinguisher, so it cools the fuel as well. Carbon dioxide is a non-flammable gas that takes away the oxygen element of the fire triangle. Without oxygen, there is no fire. Next Types of Fire Extinguishers

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3. Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers Class A materials may also smolder and re-ignite. A CO 2 may be ineffective in extinguishing a Class A fire because it may not be able to displace enough oxygen to successfully put the fire out. Next Types of Fire Extinguishers

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4a. Dry Chemical (ABC) Fire Extinguishers The powder also works to interrupt the chemical reaction of fire. These extinguishers are very effective at putting out fire. ABC Dry chemical extinguishers put out fire by coating the fuel with a thin layer of dust. This separates the fuel from the oxygen in the air. Next Types of Fire Extinguishers

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4a. Dry Chemical (ABC) Fire Extinguishers “ ABC” fire extinguishers are filled with a fine yellow powder. The greatest portion of this powder is composed of monoammonium phosphate. The extinguishers are pressurized with nitrogen. ABC extinguishers are red. On campus, they range in size from 500 Gms. To 10 Kgs. Next Types of Fire Extinguishers

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4a. Dry Chemical (ABC) Fire Extinguishers An “ABC” extinguisher will have a label like this, indicating it may be used on Class A, B and C fires. It is extremely important to identify which types of dry chemical extinguishers are located in your area! You don’t want to mistakenly use a “BC” extinguisher on a Class A fire thinking that it was an “ABC” extinguisher. Next Types of Fire Extinguishers

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4b. Dry Chemical (BC) Fire Extinguishers These extinguishers are very effective at putting out class B & C fires. Dry chemical extinguishers put out fire by coating the fuel with a thin layer of dust. This separates the fuel from the oxygen in the air. Next Types of Fire Extinguishers

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4b. Dry Chemical (BC) Fire Extinguishers Dry chemical extinguishers with powder designed for Class B and C fires (“BC” extinguishers) may be located in places such as commercial kitchens and areas with flammable liquids. On campus, you will find ABC’s & BC’s in public hallways of new buildings, in laboratories, break rooms, offices, chemical storage areas, mechanical rooms, University vehicles, etc. Next Types of Fire Extinguishers

Dry chemical powder extinguishers come in a variety of types… Next Types of Fire Extinguishers

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How to Use a Fire Extinguisher It’s easy to remember how to use a fire extinguisher if you remember the acronym PASS :

P ull

A im

S queeze

S weep

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P ull the pin or safety clip… This will allow you to discharge the extinguisher Next How to Use a Fire Extinguisher

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A im at the base of the fire… Hit the fuel. If you aim at the flames... … the extinguishing agent will fly right through and do no good. Next How to Use a Fire Extinguisher

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S queeze, rotate or hit the top of the handle… This depresses a pin that releases the pressurized extinguishing agent. Next How to Use a Fire Extinguisher

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S weep from side to side… .. until the fire is completely out. Start using the extinguisher from a safe distance away, then slowly move forward. Once the fire is out, keep an eye on the area in case it re-ignites. Next How to Use a Fire Extinguisher

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Rules for Fighting Fires Fires can be very dangerous and you should always be certain that you will not endanger yourself or others when attempting to put out a fire. For this reason, when a fire is discovered…

Assist any person in immediate danger to safety, if it can be accomplished without risk to yourself.

Call 101 or activate the building fire alarm. The fire alarm will notify the fire department and other building occupants and shut off the air handling (A.C) system to prevent the spread of smoke.

If the fire is small (and Only after having done these 2 things), you may attempt to use an extinguisher to put it out. However . . . . Next

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. . . before deciding to fight the fire, keep these things in mind:

Know what is burning. If you don’t know what’s burning, you won’t know what kind of extinguisher to use.

Even if you have an ABC fire extinguisher, there may be something in the fire that is going to explode or produce toxic fumes.

Chances are you will know what’s burning, or at least have a pretty good idea, but if you don’t, let the fire department handle it. Next Rules for Fighting Fires

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. . . before deciding to fight the fire, keep these things in mind:

Is the fire spreading rapidly beyond the point where it started? The time to use an extinguisher is at the beginning stages of the fire.

If the fire is already spreading quickly, it is best to simply evacuate the building.

As you evacuate a building, close doors and windows behind you as you leave. This will help to slow the spread of smoke and fire. Make sure that No one is left inside before you close the doors. Next Rules for Fighting Fires

You don’t have adequate or appropriate equipment. If you don’t have the correct type or large enough extinguisher, it is best not to try fighting the fire.

You might inhale toxic smoke. When synthetic materials such as the nylon in carpeting or foam padding in a sofa burn, they can produce hydrogen cyanide and ammonia in addition to carbon monoxide. These gases can be fatal in very small amounts.

Your instincts tell you not to. If you are uncomfortable with the situation for any reason, just let the fire department do their job.

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The final rule is to always position yourself with an exit or means of escape at your back before you attempt to use an extinguisher to put out a fire. In case the extinguisher malfunctions, or something unexpected happens, you need to be able to get out quickly. You don’t want to become trapped. Next Rules for Fighting Fires

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Our Message To Industries Fire safety should not remain as a slogan, management must look into it. Fire Safety makes sense from the point of view of economics as well for the healthy environment. All developed countries have found that it is more viable to install Fire Fighting & Safety Systems rather than to bear the losses due to Fire. Our survey revealed that effective use of well maintained Fire Fighting & Safety Equipments resulted into saving hundreds of Human Lives as well as Property worth Crores of rupees. Every organization can save by going through the Statutory Fire Safety Audit & Following proper procedure & recommendations for the installation of total Safety equipments. This shall Minimize Fire losses & you shall continue your operation with total safety of your man & material. All companies must organize workshops for their respective dept personnel's with the competent authorities. This way they can help to save the company from Fire losses & Precious Life, ultimately resulting in saving huge amount for the industry as a whole. Next